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Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
April 12, 2019 10:00 AMCalender
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Rolex 18kt Gold Semi-bubble Back "Ovetonne" Reference 6075 Wristwatch and Papers

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$20,910$17,000
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 3230MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: April 12, 2019 10:00AM

Description:

Rolex 18kt Gold Semi-bubble Back "Ovetonne" Reference 6075 Wristwatch and Papers, c. 1953, serial no. 714490, ivory dial with applied gold indices, red date wheel, fixed fluted bezel, signed crown, automatic movement marked "G13214," dia. 36 mm.

Provenance: By descent from the original owner.

Note: The Ovetonne was one of the first "Datejust" offered by Rolex in the early 1950s. The "Super Oyster" crown was an attempt to produce a non-screw-down waterproof crown.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

currently setting, winding and running, original crown, dial markings appears to be redone,


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